NHER 8464 (Find Spot record) - Neolithic polished flint axehead, from the Reading Room
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Summary
In 1951 a Neolithic flint axehead was recovered from the garden of the property here. This example showed evidence of polishing.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG31SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SALHOUSE, BROADLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1951. From garden of cottage by Reading Room.
Polished flint axehead.
R. R. Clarke (NCM).
Associated Sources (3)
- --- SNF87257 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Neolithic. Salhouse.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF57204 Record Card: Ordnance Survey Staff. 1933-1979?. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. TG 31 SW 1.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- POLISHED AXEHEAD (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)
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Record last edited
Jun 20 2016 12:07PM